Vancouver Intermediate First Aid Equivalent (Blended) - SFA

Become an Intermediate First Aid Attendant

This WorkSafeBC-approved Intermediate First Aid Equivalent course equips you with essential skills to handle workplace emergencies, with the flexibility of online modules followed by in-person training sessions. It combines comprehensive online theory with hands-on practical training, providing a thorough foundation for emergency response in various industries.

Key Benefits of the Blended Course

• Flexible Learning: Start with online modules that cover theory, regulations, and basic first aid principles, allowing you to complete part of the course at your own pace.
• In-Person Practical Training: Hands-on sessions focus on assessing injuries, performing CPR & AED, managing fractures, burns, and respiratory issues.
• WorkSafeBC Compliance: Designed in alignment with updated safety regulations, this course prepares participants for the WorkSafeBC Intermediate First Aid (OFA Level 2) certification exam.

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Is This Course Right for You?

• Pathway to Certification: This course offers a clear path to obtaining the Intermediate First Aid Equivalent (Standard First Aid & CPR C) certification, valid for three years. To complete the certification, participants must successfully pass both online modules and in-class exams with a minimum 70% passing grade.
• Preparedness for High-Risk Workplaces: Ideal for industries requiring emergency response training, this course meets WorkSafeBC and CSA standards, making it perfect for those in high-risk environments.

Course Overview:

• Format: Blended – Online Theory + In-Person Practical
• Duration: 14 hours total (self-paced online component + in-class practical training)
• Locations: Victoria, Nanaimo, Burnaby, Vancouver
• Certification: Valid for 3 years upon successful completion
• WorkSafeBC-approved Exam: Includes both written and practical assessments
• No Prior Experience Required

This course provides the flexibility you need while maintaining rigorous training standards, equipping you to effectively respond to emergencies in the workplace.

Updates to WorkSafeBC Regulations

Replacing the former OFA Level 2 program, this course meets current WorkSafeBC and CSA standards to ensure participants receive updated, comprehensive training. For more information on the latest regulations, please see the following resources on WorkSafeBC's website:

• • Preliminary OHS Guidelines for Part 3 – Occupational First Aid
  • Backgrounder: Occupational first aid regulatory changes
  • First aid requirements (web page)